Collector's Corner #1
Top collectible industry news, Blake Jamieson latest, and Messi World Cup Card
Welcome!
Welcome to Collecor’s Corner, your weekly pass to sports collectibles insights. We are doing things a little differently in 2024 and I am happy to announce a partnership between myself and “The Business of Sports Collectibles Guy”. We’re building a community of like-minded enthusiasts, and are excited to have you join us. Here you will now see a mix of what I am working on as well as news about sports trading cards and other relevant sports collectibles.
Our goal is to provide you with a one-stop shop for all your collectibles news on a weekly basis. But no hard feelings if that isn’t your style.
Each week, we’ll be bringing you some of the latest news from across the sports collectibles, memorabilia and commerce industry. Know someone who is passionate about this space? Forward them this email directly or share below!
-Blake Jamieson
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Fast Five
Catch up on the latest news from around the industry
LeBron James’ Fanatics deal to feature trading card with Bronny (article here)
The 1-of-1 card features images of LeBron James in his St. Vincent-St. Mary's high school uniform and Bronny James in his USC Trojans jersey with dual on-card autographs from the father-son pair. It will be included in the 2023-24 Bowman University Chrome Basketball set, which will be released later this month.
NFL Legend Tom Brady's Autographed Expos Card Sells for $159K at Auction (article here)
The Tom Brady 1/1 Montreal Expos Autograph Superfractor has officially sold for $158,600. It’s an ALL-TIME RECORD sale for ANY Expos card, beating a $56,153 Gary Carter rookie. (h/t @ericwhiteback)
Travis Kelce Reflects on His Topps Chrome Rookie “That Card Is Disgusting” (article here)’'
On the latest episode of New Heights, Jason brought up a Reddit post in which a listener shared his signed Travis Kelce rookie card."I f****** hate that card," Travis grumbled. "It's disgusting, dude."The card features Kelce pretending to catch a ball with his mouth open wearing an Under Armour shirt.
Texas Quarterback Ewers Announces Return with Panini Card Signature (article here)
In a video posted across his social media accounts, Ewers pens a letter to Longhorn Nation sharing his intentions to return, culminating in a signature on a new Panini trading card with the message, "I'm coming back!"
Elly de la Cruz, Tom Brady, WNBA Highlight eBay's Year in Collectibles (article here)
An explosive debut for Elly de la Cruz and a massive increase in WNBA interest were major highlights for eBay in 2023.
Blake’s Corner
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Showcase of the Week
2022 FINEST UEFA CLUB SUPERFRACTOR LIONEL MESSI AUTO DNA 10 1/1 #A-LM PSA 9 MINT
From @PWCCmarketplace on X (formerly Twitter)
“One of the Most Iconic Games in World Cup History. Heading into the last 10 minutes of regulation with a 2-0 lead, everything seemed to be going according to plan for Messi and Argentina. However, the game took a drastic turn when Mbappé scored two goals within 97 seconds, leading to extra time. Despite Messi scoring his second goal in the 108th minute, Mbappé managed to score again. The match ultimately went to penalties. Mbappé and Messi both scored as they kicked off the penalty shootout. In the end, Argentina triumphed in penalties, winning 4-2 and securing Messi's first World Cup. This Black 1/1, live in the Premier Auction, commemorates this memorable moment with a photograph and a signature.”
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